Photo : Ferme de Paris
Market Gardening Workshop
Trade your laptop for gardening gloves and experience the quiet satisfaction of nurturing an urban vegetable patch. Whether you are a budding botanist or just looking to escape the concrete, you will learn the secrets of soil and seasonal growth. Grab your sturdiest boots and get ready for a hands-on session that feeds both the soul and the harvest.
La Ferme de Paris (Paris 12th)
About
La Ferme de Paris hosts a market gardening workshop on Friday, November 27, 2026. Designed for participants aged 16 and over, this session covers both the theory of soil health and green manure, as well as hands-on winter preparation and sowing techniques. This free event takes place outdoors, and the entire site is wheelchair accessible. Attendees must register in advance to secure their spot. Please come prepared with appropriate outdoor clothing and footwear, and remember to pack your own lunch, as only hot beverages will be provided during the six-hour program.
Learn the basics of market gardening.
On the agenda:
Theory: Presentation of the soil, what is a green manure?
Practice: Winterizing, sowing green manure
IMPORTANT: We strongly advise you to come equipped with clothing and shoes suitable for outdoor activities.
Don't forget to bring your lunch! We will provide hot drinks.
Join us on Friday, November 27th from 10 am to 4 pm
Registration is mandatory. Form coming soon.
Our take on this event
Join us in the 12th arrondissement for an educational day focused on market gardening fundamentals. The event begins with a theoretical segment explaining the role of soil and the utility of green manures, followed by practical fieldwork. You will gain hands-on experience in preparing the land for winter and sowing green manure crops directly in the soil.
The workshop runs from 10:00 to 16:00 on November 27, 2026. As the activities take place entirely outdoors, it is essential to wear sturdy shoes and clothing suitable for gardening. While the organizers provide hot drinks, participants are required to bring their own lunch. The venue is fully accessible to wheelchair users, ensuring a welcoming environment for all participants.
This training is free of charge and open to anyone 16 years of age or older. Participation requires prior registration, which can be completed through the official form to be released soon. Prepare to get your hands dirty and learn the practical skills needed to support a healthy, productive garden through the winter season.
